Wangechi Karuiru

A dedicated and compassionate medical doctor and University of Nairobi graduate with recently completed medical internship experience at Nakuru County Teaching and Referral Hospital (NCTRH). Experienced in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Psychiatry. Competent in clinical assessment, diagnosis, patient management, emergency care, patient counseling, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

I am hardworking, adaptable, patient-centered, and committed to providing safe, efficient, and high-quality healthcare.

Medical Intern at Nakuru County Teaching & Referral Hospital (NCTRH) (2025-07 – 2026-07)

• Conducted patient histories, physical examinations, clinical assessments and developed differential diagnoses and management plans under supervision.
• Participated in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, emergency care, on-call duties and patient follow-up.
• Requested and interpreted relevant laboratory and imaging investigations.
• Participated in management of medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and psychiatric conditions and emergencies.
• Provided pre-operative and post-operative care and participated in surgical procedures.
• Gained practical experience in obstetric care, including assisting with Caesarean Sections.
• Conducted psychiatric assessments including psychiatric history taking, Mental State Examination and risk assessment.
• Provided patient counselling, health education and discharge instructions.
• Maintained accurate and confidential medical records.
• Worked collaboratively with consultants, medical officers, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Research Assistant at Strathmore University (2025-01 – 2025-12)

• Participated in research activities, data collection and documentation.
• Assisted with organization, entry and management of research data.
• Maintained accuracy and confidentiality of research information.
• Worked collaboratively with the research team in accordance with established protocols and ethical requirements.

Clinical Elective at Nakuru County Teaching & Referral Hospital (NCTRH) (2022-01 – 2022-12)

Gained additional exposure to hospital-based clinical practice, patient assessment, clinical procedures, ward rounds and multidisciplinary patient management.

Clinical Elective at Fountain Medical Centre (2021-01 – 2021-12)

Gained experience in outpatient clinical practice and MCH, history taking, physical examination, patient assessment, management of common conditions and patient counseling.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Medicine – University of Nairobi (2024-12)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Karima Girls High School (2016-12)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – Bahati Girls Primary School (2012-12)